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MS SB2054
MS SB2054County removal petitions; standardize signature requirements for all county offices to 30%.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 25-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Standardize Removal Petition Signature Requirements For County Supervisors, Justice Court Judges And Constables To 30% Of The Qualified Electors Of The County He Or She Represents; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to standardize the signature requirements for petitions seeking the removal of certain county officials. Previously, the law required a higher percentage of signatures for removal petitions against supervisors, justice court judges, and constables. Now, this bill mandates that for any petition to remove an elective county officer, including supervisors, justice court judges, and constables, it must be signed by at least thirty percent (30%) of the qualified electors in the county or the specific beat or district from which the official was elected. "Qualified electors" refers to individuals legally registered and eligible to vote in that county or district. This change aims to create a uniform standard for such removal processes across these county-level offices.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2054.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2054IN.htm |
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